Companies Planning to Reinstate Some Programs Cut During the Economic CrisisMajority Expect to Reverse Hiring, Salary Freezes Within 12 Months, Watson Wyatt Survey Finds
Focus on CRITICAL ROLES to Execute Your Business Strategy: Make Competitors Cry.It is all about executing the talent strategy to execute the business strategy. Learn how to outline the “CRITICAL ROLES” which will make a significant impact on upcoming business performance. See the key talent practices needed to make sure the organization dedicates sufficient resources to attract, engage, build and keep critical role talent.
Many Americans Have Limited Knowledge of Generic Drugs A recent study by Prescription Solutions and UnitedHealth Group has found that nearly one-third of Americans don't know or believe that generic drugs have the same active ingredients and effectiveness as brand named drugs.
Profiles International Releases New Study: 7 Factors for Building Extreme Customer LoyaltyProfiles International, Inc., a global leader in employment evaluation and human resource management assessment tools, in conjunction with SAMA Board Member Dennis J. Chapman of The Chapman Group, has released a new study identifying seven factors for building extreme customer loyalty.
7,000-Employee Applebee’s Franchisee Addresses Hospitality-Specific Employee Management Challenges 7,000-Employee Applebee’s Franchisee Addresses Hospitality-Specific Employee Management Challenges with UltiPro®
Strategic Partnership Proves Beneficial to Payroll ProvidersCSC Paymaster, Inc. Anticipates Financial Gain with SaaShr.com Partnership
Aflac Lands on Black Enterprise Magazine's List of 40 Best Companies for DiversityAflac today announced that the Georgia-based insurance provider has been named to Black Enterprise magazine's list of the Top 40 Best Companies for Diversity. It is the fifth consecutive year the company has been named to the prestigious list.
Effectively Managing Today’s New Employee Mix of Traditionalists, Boomers, Xers and MillennialsCPI Partner and Ties to Tattoos author unveils important tips on how to manage four generations in today’s economy.
Change Checkpoints and Improvement MilestonesMany paths lead to higher performance. By using change checkpoints and improvement milestones we can chart our path's success as we blaze our own trail toward ever-higher performance levels. Jim Clemmer explains more.
CollegeRecruiter.com Named Top 100 Job BoardCollegeRecruiter.com is pleased to announce that WEDDLE's LLC, the world's largest publisher of print guides to the 100,000+ job boards now operating on the Internet, has selected it as a Top 100 site. Called the "Zagat" of the online employment industry by the American Staffing Association, WEDDLE's released its selections in conjunction with the publication of its 2009/10 Guide to Employment Sites on the Internet.
Novations and Linkage Partner to Develop Benchmark Diversity and Inclusion ResearchThe Changing Face of Diversity and Inclusion Study Highlights Best-in-Class Practices from Leading Organizations
WANTED Technologies Predicts Decline of 260,000 Jobs in Upcoming June '09 BLS Employment ReportWANTED Technologies (TSX-V: WAN), the leading source of insight and analysis based on hiring demand, is forecasting that the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) will announce a loss of 260,000 jobs in its upcoming report on US non-farm payrolls for June 2009.
Emotion: The Channel for InspirationAnyone who has worked in an organization for even a few years has witnessed a similar event. A group whose performance was flat and lackluster gets a new leader. Suddenly there’s excitement in the air. People are smiling. Productivity soars. What exactly makes this happen? Can more leaders learn to do this? John H. Zenger, Joseph Folkman, and Scott K. Edinger share more.
Independent Contractors: The Employer’s Way to Have an Un-committed Relationship In these uncertain economic times, employers are increasingly looking for ways to hire employees without the burden of having to maintain the employer/employee relationship for an extended period of time. Much as the divorce rate soars during periods of financial crisis, so to does the rise of employers “cheating” on their employees with, dare I say it, independent contractors.
Center for Talent Solutions Announces Strategic Partnership with Center for Human Capital InnovationCenter for Talent Solutions, Inc. announces a strategic partnership with the Center for Human Capital Innovation (CHCI) to bring Center for Talent Solutions’ engagement and retention best practices, management training and tools to US federal, state and local government agencies.
Ceridian Engages in Health Care Reform, Asks Clients to Help Preserve Tax AdvantagesCeridian believes elimination or curtailment of tax savings provided through FSAs may prove costly for American families
Boston Staffing Firm Hollister, Inc. Launches "Recruiting 2.0"In Partnership with 451 Marketing, Boston Staffing Firm Hollister, Inc. is Launching a Cutting-edge Approach to Recruiting
"Agencies Must be Reactive During the Recession", According to Punch CommunicationsPublic Relations Agency Punch Communications indicates the importance of reactivity and flexibility in PR companies as a way of thriving in the current economic climate.
New World Institute Launches Unique Life Coaching Courses and Career Change CoachingEstablished by Paul Lanzarotti and Laurel Donnellan, The New World Institute has developed innovative life coaching courses to help enable individuals to discover their life purpose and move into careers they have a passion for.
U.S. Manufacturers, with Their Focus on SafetyAmerican Society of Safety Engineers' (ASSE) Manufacturing Practice Specialty Administrator Michael Coleman said today that American manufacturers are now increasing market share in the international marketplace due, in part, to maintaining effective work safety and health programs.
Portrait Software Appoints New ChairmanPortrait Software (London: PST), a leading provider of insight driven customer interaction software, is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Hewitt as Non-executive Chairman of the Board with immediate effect.
Looking for an intelligent way to use Twitter for recruiting? Try SMART Tweet™TweetMyJOBS introduces new process for companies to effectively use Twitter as a social media recruiting tool
Older Workers Delaying Retirement, Watson Wyatt Survey FindsDecline in 401(k) Accounts is Most-Cited Reason
Healthcare Pay Increase Budgets Down in 2009The newly released Compensation Data Healthcare 2009 survey results show pay increase budgets have fallen to 3.0 percent in the industry.
Senior Executive Recruitment Regains Stability - June 2009 AESC Member Outlook ReportSenior Positions in Management and Finance on the Rise as Top Executives are Hired to Lead Organisations Out of Recession
Bucks Canadian Health Care Survey Finds Dramatic Upswing in Drug Cost TrendCosts for pharmaceuticals in 2009 have increased by 15.19 percent, dramatically reversing a four-year downward trend in prescription drug prices, according to survey findings released today by Buck Consultants, an ACS company.
ExpertPlan Hires Steven Hart as VP of Sales and Business DevelopmentLeading retirement plan recordkeeper ExpertPlan today announced the hiring of Steven Hart as Vice President, Sales and Business Development.
Target-Date Funds Require Better Benchmarking, Watson Wyatt SaysPoor Returns Highlight Need for Improved Communication and Understanding of Risk
Joan Lloyd's HR Words of Advice: Applying for a Manager PositionWhat more of a company perspective does a manager have to consider? Joan Lloyd shares her advice with an employee who is applying for a managerial role for the first time.
How To Cascade Messages via Managers To EmployeesCommunication skills are rarely one of the key competencies that is taught or measured by organizations. How do leaders communicate change when they are never taught the skills? Marcia Xenitelis explains more.
Computer Fraud Casebook: The Bytes that Bite - 600 Word Review Computer Fraud Casebook presents 42 actual computer fraud case studies written by the certified fraud examiners who participated in the investigations. Following each case study, the authors present the lessons learned from their experiences as well as recommendations to prevent future instances of fraud. Find out more. Read this review.
Computer Fraud Casebook: The Bytes that Bite - 300 Word Review Computer Fraud Casebook presents 42 actual computer fraud case studies written by the certified fraud examiners who participated in the investigations. Following each case study, the authors present the lessons learned from their experiences as well as recommendations to prevent future instances of fraud. Find out more. Read this review.
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Health Risk Management: Making it real. Making it workEmployers are looking for ways to trim the rising cost of delivering health care to employees in a tight economy. One approach is to shift costs away from the company to the employees. A more proactive approach is to manage health risks by educating employees and encouraging them to make healthier lifestyle choices. Lockton shares more.
On-Site Health ClinicsOn-site clinics were initially created to meet the occupational health needs of large employers. They offered rapid assessment, referral and follow-up in collaboration with traditional medical providers. The benefits to the employer were immediate: reduced lost time from work, convenience for employees and a feedback loop that resulted in a safer workplace and fewer work-related injuries.
Social Learning for Management Development (on a shoestring!)Simple, practical and inexpensive idea for the HR Learning and Development manager to enhance management and leadership development through social learning, or informal learning.
Fathers' Hearing Affects Family Function and Fiscal HealthThis Father's Day, and throughout the week leading up to it--National Men's Health Week--the Better Hearing Institute (BHI) is urging devoted dads to take care of their families by taking care of their own health--including their hearing health. Hearing health affects every aspect of family life, including household income. BHI is offering an online hearing test (www.hearingcheck.org) where dads, and all men, can quickly and confidentially assess if they need a comprehensive hearing check by a hearing professional.
Long-Distance Loathing: Telecommuting Damages Morale and ProductivityNew research shows working remotely causes 243 percent more problems
PHRI Certification Exam Preparation Course offered at IHRIM Global ForumRegister for both to Receive $100 Savings
Aflac Again Honored as One of the 100 Best Places to Work in ITInsurer climbs five spots on Computerworld's annual listing of top companies for IT professionals
Best Practice Institute to Feature Globoforce in Online Learning SessionRecognition Expert Derek Irvine Will Discuss How Strategic Employee Recognition Can Boost Employee Morale and Ignite Productivity in Tough Times
Looking for an intelligent way to use Twitter for recruiting? TweetMyJOBS introduces new process for companies to effectively use Twitter as a social media recruiting tool
Emerging Trends in Global Mobility: Talent ManagementInternational assignments serve many purposes for multinational corporations. At the tactical level, they facilitate global business by allocating human capital effectively— putting the right person in the right job. Cartus Corporation shares more.
Employees Increasingly Accept and Understand Reductions in Health Plan Benefits and Premium-Cost ShaEducation and tools high priorities for helping employees make better decisions
Hogan Study Demonstrates the Use of Personality Measures to Predict Job SuccessHogan Assessment Systems released an authoritative study validating the combination of normal and derailing personality measures to screen applicants yields a substantial value to the selection process.
Aruspex Debuts Release 3.0 of CAPTure On-Demand Strategic Workforce Planning SoftwareAnother world first in SaaS software CAPTure 3.0 allows organizations to track the impact and ROI of their HR Strategy will be unveiled at Human Capital Institute Workforce Planning Conference, June 16, Boston
Knowledge Infusion Gives Back Through KI Volunteers and the KI Foundation Philanthropic programs support employee-driven community service efforts and corporate fundraising activities.
International Institute for Learning to Present The Virtual Learning SummitPanel of Globally-Recognized Experts to Examine Role of Project Management in the 21st Century
ThriveOn Unveils Benefits and Financial Education Web SoftwareRich Web solution addresses poor understanding of employee benefits and financial topics to lower costs; drive retention, productivity
PrincetonOne HirePursuit Extends Partnership with iCIMS for Applicant Tracking ServicesPrincetonOne HirePursuit, the recruitment process outsourcing arm of PrincetonOne, a total recruitment services provider based in Skillman, NJ, has announced it will extend its partnership with iCIMS to fulfill its applicant tracking needs.
Leading Software Developer Transforms Human Capital Management with UltiPro® Workplace Ultimate Software (Nasdaq:ULTI), a leading provider of end-to-end strategic human resources, payroll, and talent management solutions, today announced that Minitab Inc., one of the world’s leading developers of statistical analysis and process improvement software for academic and commercial users, is taking advantage of UltiPro Workplace to streamline human capital management (HCM) processes, improve information delivery and availability, and enhance internal services across the organization.
CompareHRIS.com Plans to Make HR Software Selection FunYes, you read that correctly. Over the next six months, CompareHRIS.com will be holding a number of cash prize contests to reward their site's visitors.
The Leading Job Board for Gen Y Selects Lisa Orrell As Panel Expert for Advice Blog CollegeRecruiter.com, the award winning job board for Gen Y, has selected Lisa Orrell, The Generation Relations Expert, to be an expert panelist for their "Ask The Expert" career blog
Diana Kerekes: Her Unique Business Model is Changing the Financial and Career Paths of IndividualsIndividuals are Being Guided to New Areas of Success in their Lives via a Creative New Jersey Entrepreneur
Computershare clients sweep top honours at Global Equity Organization AwardsComputershare (ASX:CPU) is delighted to announce that two of its clients were awarded prestigious accolades at the 2009 Global Equity Organization Awards in Paris yesterday. Shell and Logica both walked away with top awards for outstanding share plans.
American Public University Offers 15 Academic Scholarships as Part of Career Stimulus Package Online University Partners with eLearners.com to Help Adults Continue Their Education
Fewer Working Fathers Willing to Be Stay-At-Home Dads Than Previous YearsAs working fathers face increased financial pressure, fewer are willing to give up the traditional breadwinner role, according to a recent CareerBuilder survey.
Clearing a Passage through Today’s “Frozen” EconomyThe economic challenges that companies are currently facing make it difficult for many leaders to see a future. How do you break away from the current rut? Michael Dotson shares his ideas.
Small Businesses Find It More Difficult to Offer Strong Benefits Packages to EmployeesManaging the cost of employee health insurance has become one of the greatest challenges for today's small business owners, according to a recent Aflac survey. Aflac shares its results.
HumanConcepts Announces OrgPlus Enterprise SuccessionLatest OrgPlus Module offers the Fastest Way to Develop Succession Plans
Workscape Webcast to Reveal Results of Second Annual Employee Benefits Trends ReportWorkscape, Inc., a leading provider of outsourced benefits and talent management solutions
Sodexo Offers Opportunities to Graduates in Tough Job MarketStrong recruiting lands company on national lists of top employers for college graduates
The McNeill Group, Inc. Launches Cutting Edge Shopping Cart Clients Provided the Convenience of Purchasing Executive Coaching Programs Online
Pay Programs Not Meeting Business ObjectivesAccording to Grahall Research Institute research, over 80% of companies say their pay, benefits and rewards programs are not meeting their business objectives.
HealthcareSource® Announces New Partnership Programs for Background Screening IntegrationCertiphi Screening, HireRight, and Universal Background Screening selected as Preferred Partners
Catch the Recruiting Technology WaveRecruiting Pioneer to Speak about 21st Century Recruiting at the at the OnRec Conference in Chicago
Employment Outlook Survey Indicates U.S. Hiring Pace is Still SluggishU.S. employers plan to keep their staffing levels relatively stable during Quarter 3 2009, according to the seasonally adjusted results of the latest Manpower Employment Outlook Survey, conducted quarterly by Manpower Inc.
Profiles International Finds that Poor Interpersonal and Communication Skills are Among the Top 5 Profiles International a global leader in employment evaluation and human resource management assessment tools, released a report identifying five critical components of management failure.
HRMStrategies 2009 Conference and Technology ExpositionTwo hot topics reverberated the International Association for Human Resource Information Management’s HRMStrategies 2009 Conference and Technology Exposition: knowing which HR technology vendors are viable in today’s economy and how to better interpret HR metrics so they may be used in strategic and actionable business decisions.
Healthy Companies International Hires Stephen Parker as Chief Commercial OfficerLeadership Development Expert Stephen Parker Brings His Commercial and Consulting Know-how to CCO Role. Parker will Help Lead the Arlington, VA-based Research and Consulting Company Through the Next Phase of Growth and Expand the Markets for its Research and Intellectual Capital
i-hire.ca – now offering the insurance industry FREE Online Job PostingsAs a service to Canada’s insurance industry, www.i-hire.ca (owned and operated by Canadian Underwriter magazine) – is now offering all employers and recruiters FREE job postings at i-hire.ca. Employers and recruiters can now post as many positions as they like – absolutely free.
TalentDrive Releases TalentFilter Version 3.0Today TalentDrive, the creator of the innovative SaaS recruitment technology, TalentFilterSM, announced the release of TalentFilterSM Version 3.0, the most user-friendly sourcing technology available on the market.
"Why Won't Rosie Drive More Rivets?"Ascent Management Consulting's White Paper Answers Employee Motivation Question
Employee Knowledge Strategies: From Recruitment to RetirementIn the current knowledge-driven economy, organizations must know how to develop and implement knowledge-based strategies. This means knowing how to apply knowledge management (KM) concepts to your talent management strategy to drive measurable business results. HR can harness the power of KM to help achieve results.
Wonderlic has created a solution to help school administrators select studentsAccording to the National Center for Education Statistics, the estimated number of students that will enroll in a distance learning program by 2013 is 18.2 million, which is similar to the total population of all adult learners in 2006. In response to this growing trend, Wonderlic has created a solution to help school administrators select students who possess characteristics needed to succeed in these online education programs.
The Center for Talent Solutions Announces New WebcastThe Center for Talent Solutions, the leading experts on taking action to attract, engage, develop, leverage, and retain employees, announces a complimentary 60 minute educational webcast.
Knowledge Infusion and IHRIM Launch Fifth Annual SurveyComprehensive Survey to Focus on How the Economy is Affecting the Ability to Deliver Quality HR Initiatives
Latest HRmarketer.com Article Covers Original Content on SEO and Marketing Web SitesSecond of three-part series examines best practices for using white papers, articles, podcasts and other original content to increase online visibility
ARAG Names Meghann Brady as Director of Sales, Western Region Global leader of legal insurance appoints talented sales professional to consult with clients in the Midwest, Southwest and Western states.
Pet Sitters International Awards Honorary Membership to Jennifer AnistonCelebrity voted most trusted pet sitter in poll.
Is Your Shift Schedule Depriving Employees of Their Sleep?A leading shiftwork consulting firm reveals the sleep effects of three shift schedule attributes: (1) shift length, (2) fixed vs. rotating shifts, and (3) shift start times. Using their proprietary database of employee surveys conducted with over 20,000 shiftworkers, the consultants show how the average hours of sleep vary with different 24/7 scheduling concepts.
Doctors Can Chat Online While Job SearchingPhysicians who log on to www.jacksoncoker.com can view current, updated practice opportunities across the nation, and also chat in real time with recruiters who can answer questions and supply more detailed information.
Enhanced BenefitsWhat are is your company doing to attract and retain top talent? Some companies are enhancing their Benefits packages. Is that the answer? Share your views in this HR.com survey.
Take Extra Care When Firing or Laying off Disabled EmployeesAs a result of the recent economic crisis, many employers have been faced with the unpleasant task of laying off workers. But what happens when one of those employees is disabled? M. Lee Smith Publishers shares more.
Confronting Prejudicial Comments in the WorkplaceWhen prejudicial comments slide into the workplace, how do you react? The Stress Doctor is in, Mark Gorkin shares his advice.
Count Your BlessingsHow is your stress level? How do you handle it in the workforce? Patricia Wheeler shares how to keep stress in check.
Unlocking the DNA of the Adaptable WorkforceIBM Global Business Services shares its Global Human Capital Study 2008.
LBi Software to Speak at Three Sessions at the Quest Northeast User Group ConferenceLBi Software to host sessions for Quest Northeast Conference
LBi Software Releases New Product DemosLBi has released detailed Flash demos of its four HR products.
Avilar Partners with SmartPixels Learning Inc. to Deliver Turnkey Online Training SolutionsAvilar Technologies Inc. is proud to announce its new partnership with SmartPixels Learning Inc. located in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada to deliver online training and development solutions to companies in the Northwestern United States and Western regions of Canada. SmartPixels Learning Inc. has developed eLearning courses and training content for organizations that use Avilar’s web-based learning management system, WebMentor LMS, for employee training and development programs.
Avilar Introduces Competency Management WebShops: Live, Web-Based Training SessionsAvilar is proud to introduce a new series of live, web-based workshops focused on helping organizational leaders solve critical talent management challenges using a competency-based approach. From succession planning to performance improvement to aligning workforces with organizational goals, competency management provides a solid approach to human capital management.
The #1 Myth about Generation YBruce Tulgan shares his advice on Generation Y in the workplace. Enjoy his first myth of Generation Y.
The Value of Employee Engagement Surveys as Part of a Change Management StrategyDuring challenging economic times, what you should measure as an indicator of employee engagement? Marcia Xenitelis shares her answers.
Summertime: Rehab Time for WorkaholicsAdrian Savage shares how to use a vacation to conquer work addiction.
If Disney Ran Your Hospital: 9 1/2 Things You Would Do Differently - 600 Word ReviewIf Disney Ran Your Hospital describes how Disney's training focuses on individual customer needs and wants, and how their principles can be applied in a hospital setting. Disney is more concerned with customer loyalty than they are with customer satisfaction. Find out more. Read this review.
If Disney Ran Your Hospital: 9 1/2 Things You Would Do Differently - 300 Word ReviewIf Disney Ran Your Hospital describes how Disney's training focuses on individual customer needs and wants, and how their principles can be applied in a hospital setting. Disney is more concerned with customer loyalty than they are with customer satisfaction. Find out more. Read this review.
SaaShr.com and MasterTax, LLC, Announce New PartnershipNew partnership helps SaaShr.com and MasterTax, LLC better serve
customers.
Walton Management Services, Inc., will offer cost segregation services (CSS) to its clientsWalton Management Services, Inc., an industry leader in securing state and federal tax credits and incentives for businesses, will offer cost segregation services (CSS) to its clients through a new alliance with Bedford Cost Segregation, LLC, announced Fred Stiftel, Walton’s president and chief executive officer.
Leading Health Charities Collaborate on Video Podcast SeriesMoney is the top source of stress for eight out of 10 Americans, according to the American Psychological Association’s 2008 Stress in America survey.